GE Vernova
Lead Product Management Specialist - Product Manager
GE Vernova, Rochester, MN
Job Description Summary
As a Product Manager you will be focusing on the Element and Network Management Software offering for Operational Telecommunication Solutions built with our Critical Infrastructure Communications (CIC) portfolio. In this position you will collaborate closely with different stakeholders within the same business unit as well as other members of our company and strategic external partners to move the story forward by defining the product offering of our Network Management System.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Desired Characteristics
The base pay range for this position is $89,700.00 - $131,560 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive bonus of 10%. This posting is expected to close on 10/21/24.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
As a Product Manager you will be focusing on the Element and Network Management Software offering for Operational Telecommunication Solutions built with our Critical Infrastructure Communications (CIC) portfolio. In this position you will collaborate closely with different stakeholders within the same business unit as well as other members of our company and strategic external partners to move the story forward by defining the product offering of our Network Management System.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Drive Network Management System offering to the next level. As a part of this you will supervise the market continuously for solutions and products being relevant for our system offering or influencing our roadmaps.
- Support business results by overseeing all steps in the product, system or service life cycle including development, launch, maintenance, pricing, and profitability. As a part of the PM team ensure homogeneous end to end offering of entire CIC portfolio
- Coordinate and supervise the product road map. Defines and oversees recovery plans as necessary, coordinates with other PM colleagues on the overall offering and functionality.
- Pace Product releases to ensure they are aligned with the relevant operating rhythms for the portfolio, including multi-generation product plans, business plans, and NPI cycles.
- Define and monitor operational results for the portfolio, including financials & market shares objectives, (orders, sales, CM), by region and market vertical.
- Lead the development and execution of the portfolio strategy, including product lifecycle management, multigenerational product plans, market segmentation & positioning, go to market strategy and pricing; in order to acquire new customers and grow the installed base. Own list pricing for the platforms and ensure the integrity of On-Line Store entries.
- Ensue that the product roadmaps are properly prioritized in the R&D development plan within the required time to market, and track and motivate/ensure progress to achieve set objectives based on strategy and road map delivery.
- Ensure team is authoring and presenting at conferences papers on the products and services use cases. Support Sales with in-depth product knowledge and arbitrate on technical support issues, capitalizing on team knowledge.
- Create an impactful product/solution offering, analyzing and assembling the business case needs and in-depth technical/functional requirements from the market as specified mainly by technology progression, industry trends and standards advancements, competitor analysis, personal/team expertise, and opportunities for differentiation and revenue growth.
- Ensure milestones of the product New Product Introduction (NPI) process are completed with all technical and market/commercial data, to allow senior management buy-in and decision making. Ensure the team is planning and organizing business reviews per the process and ensure follow-up actions are well documented and completed in a timely fashion. Define all relevant risk factors with mitigation strategies.
- Work with AMC Product Management leadership to establish best Product Management practices, with full segmentation and product positioning and drive the yearly market assessment process.
- Communicate the various offerings and value propositions to the various Grid Automation Regions. Identify the targeted countries /customers and define the sales volumes and price objectives, keeping control of project and product costs and financial margin potentials. Detailed Product training for Sales personnel and directly to customers where required.
- Partner with GS Marketing team to ensure the best image, impact and professionalism of products and services offerings through the creation and execution of yearly marketing plans.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication, Computer Science, electrical engineering, Software Development or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience of leading product development, product marketing and/or technical development, in Utility/Industrial Operational or IT Communication segment
Desired Characteristics
- Knowledge in Network Management Systems and Cybersecurity, ideally in operational telecommunication environment
- excellent communicator and experienced in stakeholder management with different levels of seniority
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills in a multinational environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of communications trends in both wireless and optical communications
- Lean process/transformation experience
The base pay range for this position is $89,700.00 - $131,560 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive bonus of 10%. This posting is expected to close on 10/21/24.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No